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Puerto Rico's Devastation Permeates Plena

Plena musician Hector "Tito" Matos says the government hasn't been transparent about the death toll after Hurricane Maria. He channels that frustration into his music.

How Bomba Music Helps Puerto Ricans Cope

Bomba has always been a way for those who play and dance it to forget the troubles. It was true for the island's African slaves who first started dancing it centuries ago. It was true after Hurricane Maria, too.